Senior Site Engineer - Site Investigation

Matchtech Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company mobile phone and laptop

Company van for travel to and from sit

Fuel card

Contributory pension scheme

Annual leave up to 29 days

Holiday Buy-Back Scheme

Volunteer days

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to support ground investigation and geo-environmental projects across Durham, Glasgow, Manchester and wider UK locations. This permanent, full-time role is site-based, focusing on leading field operations and delivering site investigation contracts safely and to a high standard.

You will lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate field teams while ensuring compliance with project specifications and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Significant site investigation contracting experience.
• Background in geology, earth sciences, geotechnical engineering or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of site investigation techniques and ground conditions.
• Experience supervising site teams and coordinating field activities.
• Willingness to travel across the UK when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of ground investigation and site investigation projects across a range of sectors.
• Manage day-to-day site operations, logistics, resources and project programmes.
• Supervise Site Engineers, subcontractors and field teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and graduates.
• Monitor productivity, quality, safety and compliance throughout site activities.
• Act as a professional site-based point of contact for clients, project managers and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate site records and ensure project information is up to date.
• Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions to support successful project delivery.

Skills

Site investigation experience

Team leadership

Geotechnical knowledge

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Geology / Earth sciences background

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to support ground investigation and geo-environmental projects across Durham, Glasgow, Manchester and wider UK locations. This is a permanent, full-time and entirely site-based role, focused on leading field operations and delivering site investigation contracts safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the delivery of ground investigation and site investigation projects across a range of sectors
• Managing day-to-day site operations, logistics, resources and project programmes
• Supervising Site Engineers, subcontractors and field teams
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and graduates
• Monitoring productivity, quality, safety and compliance throughout site activities
• Acting as a professional site-based point of contact for clients, project managers and stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate site records and ensuring project information is kept up to date
• Identifying operational risks and implementing corrective actions to support successful project delivery

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in site investigation contracting, ground investigation or related field operations
• Background in geology, earth sciences, environmental science, geotechnical engineering or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of site investigation techniques and ground conditions
• Experience supervising site teams and coordinating field-based activities
• Ability to lead projects safely, efficiently and in line with specifications
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Commercial awareness and understanding of contract delivery requirements
• Willingness to travel and work away from home across the UK when required

Consultancy-only backgrounds will not be suitable, as this position requires practical site investigation contracting experience. The role is fully site-based and does not include office-based or report-writing duties.

Benefits:

• Annual leave entitlement increasing with completed service, up to 29 days
• UK bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme following successful completion of the probation period
• Company mobile phone and laptop
• Company van for travel to and from site, including a fuel card
• Disruption and subsistence allowances when working away
• Access to a Holiday Buy-Back Scheme
• Two volunteer days to support a registered charity of your choice

If you are an experienced Senior Site Engineer with a strong background in site investigation contracting and geology,